Joh 12:14 | TNotes | STEP | 12:14 By choosing a young donkey rather than a warhorse , Jesus calmed the frenzied crowd that was passionate for his kingship. He also fulfilled Old Testament predictions regarding the Messiah (see Zech 9:9 ) and showed that his kingship was not that of a warrior. His gift is life, not conquest.

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‏ John 12:14

12:14 ^a By choosing a young donkey rather than a warhorse, Jesus calmed the frenzied crowd that was passionate for his kingship. He also fulfilled Old Testament predictions regarding the Messiah (see Zech 9:9 ^b) and showed that his kingship was not that of a warrior. His gift is life, not conquest.